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Rhode Island Heat Wave Forces Utility Advocacy | Providence News
As Rhode Island swelters through record-breaking heat, the George Wiley Center is sounding the alarm: utility crisis calls have skyrocketed, with up to 14 daily requests for help—mostly from seniors and vulnerable renters trapped in overheated apartments. Advocates are pushing for a bold new rule: no utility shutoffs when temperatures hit 90°F, arguing that current protections only run from November to May and leave millions exposed. While Rhode Island Energy says they follow state rules—which already ban shutoffs during heat advisories—they haven’t yet reviewed the Center’s proposal. With…
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